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City secures $1.2 million in federal funding to improve energy efficiency, reduce transportation pollution
Read full article: City secures $1.2 million in federal funding to improve energy efficiency, reduce transportation pollutionThe $1.2 million will enhance energy efficiency, mitigate climate pollution associated with transportation-related emissions and reduce energy consumption.
Opportunity Home San Antonio president, CEO change draws pushback from housing advocates
Read full article: Opportunity Home San Antonio president, CEO change draws pushback from housing advocatesEarlier this month, the San Antonio Housing Authority Board of Commissioners decided that Opportunity Home, the city’s public housing authority, needed a change at the top.
Coalition calls for reinstatement of now-former president, CEO of Opportunity Home
Read full article: Coalition calls for reinstatement of now-former president, CEO of Opportunity HomeA group of organization leaders and locals have called for the reinstatement of Ed Hinojosa Jr., the now-former president and CEO of Opportunity Home.
President, CEO of Opportunity Home sees contract ended by board of commissioners
Read full article: President, CEO of Opportunity Home sees contract ended by board of commissionersThe board’s decision came on Wednesday and cited “a need for fresh leadership to propel the organization into a new direction.”
‘It’s hell’: Elderly residents forced to navigate stairs amid weekslong housing complex elevator outage
Read full article: ‘It’s hell’: Elderly residents forced to navigate stairs amid weekslong housing complex elevator outageThe elderly and disabled residents of a public housing apartment near Olmos Park say their elevator has been out of commission for weeks, causing fear and frustration as they try to navigate the stairs instead.
Opportunity Home accepting applications for affordable housing vouchers program until Nov. 15
Read full article: Opportunity Home accepting applications for affordable housing vouchers program until Nov. 15Opportunity Home is accepting applications for its Housing Choice Vouchers Program to help those needing affordable housing.
Opportunity Home San Antonio Wi-Fi program evolves to help with digital literacy, device distribution
Read full article: Opportunity Home San Antonio Wi-Fi program evolves to help with digital literacy, device distributionOSHA's Wi-Fi connectivity program has been in effect since 2020, and the initiative has evolved to help with digital literacy and device distribution.
Displaced victims of apartment fire say false alarms are common at the complex
Read full article: Displaced victims of apartment fire say false alarms are common at the complexNeighbors in the area said the complex is notorious for false alarms, and at first, they didn’t think there was an actual fire.
‘You’re going to make it’: Elderly residents rescued by firefighters recall their frightening experience
Read full article: ‘You’re going to make it’: Elderly residents rescued by firefighters recall their frightening experienceResidents at the Blanco Apartments are still shaken up after a fire broke out on the third floor, causing at least 72 people to be displaced Wednesday.
Landlords, San Antonio housing officials collaborate to expand voucher opportunities
Read full article: Landlords, San Antonio housing officials collaborate to expand voucher opportunitiesLandlords, tenants and San Antonio city officials met at this year’s Landlord Summit to find solutions for affordable housing in the Alamo City.
Man living on the streets has permanent, affordable housing within one year thanks to local programs
Read full article: Man living on the streets has permanent, affordable housing within one year thanks to local programsA San Antonio man who was one of more than 1,500 people who moved from the streets into long-term housing says he finally has a place to call home.